Commenting in Front‑End Languages
There are essentially two different types of commenting in development languages: single‑line, and multi‑line. Here, we discuss these, and how to use them.
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The guides are the practical part of this archive: working explanations for a specific web development problem, written to show the decision as well as the answer. The subject varies, but the aim is consistent: enough context to use the technique sensibly rather than copy it blindly.
Commenting in Front‑End Languages. 
Return the Length of Arguments Passed in JavaScript. Return the Length of Arguments Passed in JavaScript
An article describing how to count function arguments in JavaScript. Use 'rest' parameters in ES6 or the 'arguments' object for older JavaScript environments.
Dynamic Array Manipulation with JavaScript's splice(). Dynamic Array Manipulation with JavaScript's
splice()Discover how to master array modifications with JavaScript's Array.prototype.splice(), your all‑in‑one method for removing, adding, and replacing elements.
LeetCode: Reversing Integers with JavaScript. LeetCode: Reversing Integers with JavaScript
Reverse integers in JavaScript with sign handling, overflow checks, TypeScript examples, and the trade‑offs between string and maths approaches.
Using the filter() Method in JavaScript. Using the
filter()Method in JavaScriptUse JavaScript filter() to create arrays of matching items, with callback syntax, object filtering examples, readable predicates, and practical tips.
Manipulating Strings in JavaScript with split(). Manipulating Strings in JavaScript with
split()Use JavaScript split() for string manipulation, including delimiters, limits, regular expressions, edge cases, parsing, and practical data handling.
JavaScript String Manipulation: substring() vs. substr(). JavaScript String Manipulation:
substring()vs.substr()A practical guide to JavaScript
substring()andsubstr(), including indexes, lengths, swapped arguments, browser support, and which one to use.
Solving the LeetCode Two Sum Problem Using JavaScript. Solving the LeetCode Two Sum Problem Using JavaScript
Solve the Two Sum problem efficiently in JavaScript with Hash Map or Two Pointers. Learn how to find pairs of numbers that sum up to a given target.
Mastering JavaScript's slice(). Mastering JavaScript's
slice()Explore the capabilities of JavaScript's Array.prototype.slice() for creating subarrays, cloning arrays, and more, with no changes to the original.
Understanding JavaScript's sort() Method. Understanding JavaScript's
sort()MethodUnderstand JavaScript's sort() method, including in‑place mutation, string defaults, numeric comparators, object sorting, and unexpected ordering behaviour.
Using the Modulo Operator in JavaScript. Using the Modulo Operator in JavaScript
A discussion about the JavaScript modulo operator, its functionality, origins, and diverse applications in web dev, including arithmetic and complex algorithms.
What A Levels Do You Need for Software Engineering? What A Levels Do You Need for Software Engineering?
What A Levels help most for software engineering in the UK? This guide covers Maths, where Computer Science helps, and routes beyond a perfect set.
Why Remote Work Did Not Make Brighton Web Developers Less Local. Why Remote Work Did Not Make Brighton Web Developers Less Local
Remote work changed how Brighton web developers collaborate, build trust, support clients, and use local expertise without being limited by geography.
Using CSS Logical Properties for Direction‑Aware Layouts. Using CSS Logical Properties for Direction‑Aware Layouts
Use CSS logical properties for LTR, RTL, and vertical layouts. Map block and inline axes, position components, order fallbacks, and verify support.
Higher‑Order Functions in JavaScript. Higher‑Order Functions in JavaScript
Higher‑order functions in JavaScript take functions as arguments or return them. Here, I explore their benefits, common use cases, and practical examples.
The Safest Way to Test for NaN in JavaScript. The Safest Way to Test for
NaNin JavaScriptWhy equality, typeof and global isNaN() are unreliable JavaScript NaN checks, and when Number.isNaN() provides a safer modern alternative in practice.
Local SEO is a Technical Problem Too. Local SEO is a Technical Problem Too
Local SEO is a technical problem too, covering crawlable content, structured pages, performance, metadata, internal links, and reliable local signals.
What is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack? What is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack?
Learn how DDoS attacks overwhelm services with distributed botnet traffic, why they are hard to block and which mitigations can reduce the risk.
